Lifelines

Lifeline Components How do Lifelines Work Lifelines work as a last resort system to keep a person on board a boat. In the most extreme instance, imagine someone being washed by a wave from one side of the boat, across the deck and into the lifelines on the other side. This can generate tremendous loads in the many thousands of pounds; therefore lifeline systems must be able to withstand high dynamic load and translate it directly to the stern and […]

We are going to show you how to measure imperial (non-metric) turnbuckle swage stud sizes for standing rigging (shrouds, forestays, backstays…) and life line terminations. The following will be measured and used to specify replacement studs or turnbuckles: Stud diameter Wire diameter Thread Length Thread Count Right or Left hand threads Tools: The only tool you will need is a set of calipers. Using a ruler to measure is not accurate enough if you want to be 100% sure. Instructions: […]

Watch our video and read these instructions to learn how to measure sailboat wire rigging properly from bearing surface to bearing surface. What you will need: Two people. A no-stretch measuring tape (we prefer steel or fiberglass) at least as long as the rigging you will be measuring. A small diameter, fixed anchor point and a flat surface to work on (eg. A nail or screw in a dock or on a long tool bench)or a small screwdriver. Do not […]